Divorce

What is the process for divorcing or for dissolving a registered life partnership? What do you need to do for a divorce decree from another country to be legally valid in Germany? Who is involved in deciding on maintenance claims and the division of property and possessions?

Services in Divorce

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Application for divorce of a marriage
Would you like to divorce your spouse? Then take note of the requirements for filing for divorce.
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Application for post-marital maintenance
Are you unable to support yourself after your divorce? Then you can claim post-marital maintenance.
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Assertion of a claim for the distribution of household items in the case of separated partners
If you are married or in a registered civil partnership but live separately, you can request a distribution of household items for the period of separation.
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Assertion of maintenance during the separation phase
If you are separated as spouses, one spouse can demand reasonable maintenance from the other even before the divorce. The same applies if you live in a civil partnership. If no...
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Dissolution or "divorce" of the civil partnership
Would you like to have your civil partnership dissolved? Then you must submit a corresponding application to the family court.
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Information on replacing a lost divorce certificate
If you have lost your divorce decree or divorce order (divorce certificate), you can apply for a new certified copy or duplicate at the local or family court where your divorce...
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Parenting, marriage, family and life counseling
Children, young people, parents and other guardians can turn to parenting and family counseling centers for help with parenting issues, personal or family-related problems as wel...
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Recognising divorce decree
If your marriage was divorced outside Germany, you can have this decision formally recognised in Germany.
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Separation and divorce matters Advice
Advice on separation and divorce matters is provided by lawyers and other counselling centres. This consultation can be provided both by telephone and in person. If you are...